First of all rinse and drain soaked red beans; place in a 5 to 6-quart Dutch oven and add about 6 cups of fresh water. And then bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours, or until red beans are tender. Next is to stir occasionally. Add remaining ingredients and salt to taste; simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add water as necessary. The red beans and rice recipe is ready to serve over hot rice. Very nice !Enjoy the red beans rice !red-beans-and-rice-with-smoked-sausage